Birds of Indian Subcontinent
1,614 bird species 247 featured
Malabar Whistling-thrush
Myophonus horsfieldii
Discover the Malabar Whistling-thrush (Myophonus horsfieldii), the famous 'whistling schoolboy' of the Western Ghats. Learn about its habits, habitat, and biology.
25-30 cm
656
Perching Birds
Malabar Woodshrike
Tephrodornis sylvicola
Discover the Malabar Woodshrike (Tephrodornis sylvicola), a unique perching bird of the Western Ghats. Learn about its appearance, habitat, and nesting behavior.
17-19 cm
649
Perching Birds
Malay Night Heron
Gorsachius melanolophus
Discover the Malay Night Heron (Gorsachius melanolophus), a secretive chestnut and black wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique behaviors in this expert guide.
45-50 cm
756
Waders
Mangrove Pitta
Pitta megarhyncha
Discover the Mangrove Pitta (Pitta megarhyncha), a stunning perching bird. Learn about its habitat, unique diet, breeding habits, and conservation status today.
18-21 cm
742
Perching Birds
Mangrove Swallow
Tachycineta albilinea
Discover the Mangrove Swallow (Tachycineta albilinea). Learn about this unique blue-and-white perching bird, its coastal habitat, diet, and nesting habits today.
11-13 cm
431
Perching Birds
Mangrove Whistler
Pachycephala cinerea
Discover the Mangrove Whistler (Pachycephala cinerea), a unique perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for spotting this elusive species.
14-16 cm
625
Perching Birds
Critically Endangered
Manipur Bush-quail
Perdicula manipurensis
Explore the rare Manipur Bush-quail (Perdicula manipurensis). Learn about its unique habitat, behavior, and the conservation efforts to save this species.
20-20 cm
804
Upland Ground Birds
Manipur Fulvetta
Fulvetta manipurensis
Discover the Manipur Fulvetta (Fulvetta manipurensis). Learn about this unique perching bird, its natural habitat, diet, breeding habits, and conservation status.
11-12 cm
619
Perching Birds
Manipur Treecreeper
Certhia manipurensis
Discover the Manipur Treecreeper (Certhia manipurensis). Learn about this unique tree-clinging bird's appearance, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
14-15 cm
628
Tree-clinging Birds
Least Concern
Maquis Canastero
Asthenes heterura
Discover the Maquis Canastero (Asthenes heterura), a unique perching bird of the Andes. Learn about its appearance, nesting habits, diet, and birding tips.
16-18 cm
465
Perching Birds
Least Concern
Maranon Thrush
Turdus maranonicus
Discover the Maranon Thrush (Turdus maranonicus). Learn about its physical traits, habitat, diet, and behavior in this comprehensive guide for bird enthusiasts.
23-25 cm
466
Perching Birds
Marbled Duck
Marmaronetta angustirostris
Discover the Marbled Duck (Marmaronetta angustirostris), a unique sandy-brown waterfowl. Learn about its habitat, diet, and conservation status in this expert guide.
39-42 cm
816
Duck-like Birds
Marbled Godwit
Limosa fedoa
Discover the Marbled Godwit (Limosa fedoa). Learn about this large wader's appearance, migratory habits, diet, and expert tips for successful birdwatching sightings.
36-50 cm
521
Waders
Maroon Oriole
Oriolus traillii
Discover the Maroon Oriole (Oriolus traillii), a striking perching bird. Learn about its maroon and black plumage, habitat, diet, and tips for birdwatchers.
21-24 cm
665
Perching Birds
Maroon-backed Accentor
Prunella immaculata
Discover the Maroon-backed Accentor (Prunella immaculata), a stunning Himalayan perching bird. Learn about its habitat, unique maroon plumage, and behavior.
14-16 cm
644
Perching Birds
Maroon-bellied Sunbird
Leptocoma brasiliana
Discover the Maroon-bellied Sunbird (Leptocoma brasiliana). Learn about its vibrant maroon and yellow plumage, unique habitat, diet, and birdwatching tips.
10-12 cm
672
Perching Birds
Marsh Babbler
Pellorneum palustre
Discover the Marsh Babbler (Pellorneum palustre), a rare perching bird species. Learn about its habitat, physical traits, diet, and conservation status today.
15-16 cm
673
Perching Birds
Marsh Sandpiper
Tringa stagnatilis
Discover the Marsh Sandpiper (Tringa stagnatilis), a graceful wader. Learn about its habitat, diet, identification, and essential birdwatching tips today.
22-25 cm
706
Waders
Marshalls Iora
Aegithina nigrolutea
Discover the Marshall's Iora (Aegithina nigrolutea), a vibrant yellow perching bird. Learn about its habitat, unique breeding habits, and tips for identification.
13-15 cm
707
Perching Birds
Masked Booby
Sula dactylatra
Discover the Masked Booby (Sula dactylatra), a striking white and black seabird. Learn about its habitat, diet, and unique nesting behaviors in this expert guide.
74-91 cm
723
Seabirds
Masked Finfoot
Heliopais personatus
Discover the elusive Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personatus). Learn about this rare, duck-like bird's physical traits, habitat, conservation status, and birdwatching tips.
52-55 cm
725
Duck-like Birds
Masked Gnatcatcher
Polioptila dumicola
Discover the Masked Gnatcatcher (Polioptila dumicola), a small, charismatic perching bird. Learn about its appearance, habitat, diet, and behavior in our guide.
10-11 cm
128
Perching Birds
Masked Saltator
Saltator cinctus
Discover the Masked Saltator (Saltator cinctus), a rare and striking perching bird. Learn about its habitat, physical appearance, diet, and conservation status.
19-20 cm
24
Perching Birds